Paraeducator (John Gutierrez), Special Education, PC #2182 *Internal Applicants Only

This position is only available to current employees of the Monterey County Office of Education. Applications from external candidates will not be considered.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Paraeducator performs a variety of duties assisting teachers in the overall support of instructional activities for students enrolled in special education moderate/severe programs and/or mainstream classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in supporting instructional activities for students with special education needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of higher education study (48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR ability to meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal State or local academic assessment.
• Prior job-related experience, paid or voluntary, with school-age children or children/individuals with disabilities.
• Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability.
• Complete approved MCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain valid certification.
• CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• For the Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Ability to pass the MCOE sign language test within six (6) months of employment.
• Copy of transcript, letter of introduction, proof of high school graduation, and resume.

Desirable Qualifications

• Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management, and/or Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and implementing behavioral management plans.

Pay

Pay Range: $24.22 - $31.28 per hour.

• $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators working in the DHH program with proficiency in sign language, as certified by MCOE.
• $150 per month incentive for Paraeducators with proficiency in Braille and working in a position eligible for this incentive.
• $150 per month incentive for Specialized Health Care Procedures if assigned to specific students and trained by MCOE.
• $500 annual training incentive for employees who volunteer for and complete training for certification to administer emergency medications/procedures as defined by contract.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 183 days per year.